How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.2 (199AXZ1A, 199BXZ1A) Fiat Punto mk3 199
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How to change tailgate struts on FIAT PUNTO (199) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (199) 0.9 Bifuel, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 Multi Air, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 (199AXB1A, 199BXB1A, 199BXB11, 199AXB11), FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.2 (199AXZ1A, 199BXZ1A), FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 (199AXH1A, 199BXH1A), FIAT PUNTO (199) 0.9 Twinair Turbo, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 Turbo Multi Air, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (199) 0.9, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 Bifuel, FIAT PUNTO (199) 0.9, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.2 (199AYL1A, 199BYL1A) … View more

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Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO (199). Tools you'll need:
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO (199). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Right and left gas struts of the boot lid should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left gas struts of the boot lid.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO (199). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO (199). Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  4. Step 6
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 7
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO (199). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  7. Step 9
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – FIAT PUNTO (199). Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
  8. Step 10
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
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